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How does a doc check for rectal cancer?

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Rectal exam: Digital rectal exam by physician. If a mass is palpated a biopsy can be obtained with help of an anoscope.

Answered 6/4/2014

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Exam: Digital examination & colonoscopy are performed.

Answered 9/23/2012

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